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Drought and Lies (2016)

Original title: خشکسالی و دروغ

2016-09-28 · 1h 30m · FA
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Omid happily celebrates his birthday with his wife and her family at a beautiful villa near the Caspian Sea. A phone call from Omid's ex-wife puts the festivities on hold as she drops a bombshell that threatens to unravel the new life he is trying to lead. Written by Iranian playwright Mohammad Yaghoubi, this insightful drama tackles marital and social issues with sharp dialogue and knowing humour.

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Pedram AlizadehDirectorMohammad YaghoobWriter
Budget
$1M
Box office
$2M

Top billed cast

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Mohammad Reza GolzarMohammad Reza GolzarArashPegah AhangaraniPegah AhangaraniAlaAli SarabiAli SarabiOmidAida KeykhayiAida KeykhayiMitraKhatereh AsadiKhatereh AsadiNegar

Keywords

Persia

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDramaTheme affinityPersiaDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference1030856Actor preference1150493 · 480892 · 1030846

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What is Drought and Lies about?

Omid happily celebrates his birthday with his wife and her family at a beautiful villa near the Caspian Sea. A phone call from Omid's ex-wife puts the festivities on hold as she drops a bombshell that threatens to unravel the new life he is trying to lead. Written by Iranian playwright Mohammad Yaghoubi, this insightful drama tackles marital and social issues with sharp dialogue and knowing humour.

How long is Drought and Lies?

Drought and Lies has a runtime of 90 minutes.